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What's the best way to recognize counter-culture street art created by a mysterious figure who loathes corporations and has little regard for copyright and property law? If you guessed "sell photos of his street art to make a quick buck," congratulations! And also shame on you.iCanvasART official site

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jamesonbirrell

If a blank wall is criminal, then shouldn't I be compelled to buy one if these, despite the irony?

Unless the art is worthless, in which case, should it be sprayed over nice blank walls?

I'm sticking with my blank white walls, and keeping my wallet from going empty. As for this Bansky hero... never heard of him, but might look him up one day. Some make heros out of vandals - often it's the punks & thugs.

purplefeather

I like Banksy's art. Sometimes I agree with his message, sometimes I don't. That's one of the special things about having opinions. Some of Banksy's work has been sold for much more than you're seeing here, and some of it has been painted over and destroyed. Maybe I can't have an original, but I'd settle for a print.

The thing that's making me hesitate on buying one of these is I'm pretty sure the artist is not being paid for them. If I'm going to pay for his art, I'd rather pay him, and not some random company taking advantage of his anonymity.

DBoulant

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purplefeather wrote:I like Banksy's art. Sometimes I agree with his message, sometimes I don't. That's one of the special things about having opinions. Some of Banksy's work has been sold for much more than you're seeing here, and some of it has been painted over and destroyed. Maybe I can't have an original, but I'd settle for a print.

The thing that's making me hesitate on buying one of these is I'm pretty sure the artist is not being paid for them. If I'm going to pay for his art, I'd rather pay him, and not some random company taking advantage of his anonymity.

This is exactly what stopped me, too, despite the initial excitement I felt from recognizing the picture. I am rather surprised that woot would sell these.

amelljasons

renouxa

Oh my god. OR! You can buy some 100lb paper from office max, and make your own stencils! (http://www.ehow.com/how_6545017_make-stencil-using-paint.html)
THEN you can get some spray paint and canvas, and make your own versions of the $50 prints to give to friends and family!! Save yourself the $5000 to buy all these, and spend $20 making the exact same thing. Everyone will think you're a high roller. Or insane. Whichever.

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